DFP (Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund) EPS (Basic): $1.88 (TTM As of Nov. 2025)

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What is Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund EPS (Basic)?

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund DFP +0.77% 30 EPS (Basic) is $1.88 as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates DFP with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was $1.66. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $1.88.

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was $1.65. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $1.87.

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was $1.65. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was 1.87.

During the past 12 months, Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -52.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 9 years, Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 21.70% per year. The lowest was -41.00% per year. And the median was -19.40% per year.

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund  (NYSE:DFP) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

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Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund EPS (Basic) Chart

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund Annual Data
Trend Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 2.20 -4.25 0.44 3.97 1.88

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund Semi-Annual Data
Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.38 2.12 1.85 0.22 1.66
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Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Nov. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(38.511-0)/20.485
=1.88

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Nov. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(33.966-0)/20.309
=1.67

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.88

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $1.88 mean?
Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund (DFP) has a EPS (Basic) of $1.88 as of Nov. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund and its competitors.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's EPS (Basic) too high?
Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's current EPS (Basic) is $1.88. Overall, Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's EPS (Basic) compare to VKI and FINS?
Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's EPS (Basic) of $1.88 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Asset Management company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund and its competitors. Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's current EPS (Basic) is $1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund (DFP) has a current EPS (Basic) of $1.88. The current EPS (Basic) is $1.88. Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund (DFP), the current EPS (Basic) is $1.88 as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund Business Description

Address 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 800, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91101
Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred and Income Fund Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek total return, with an emphasis on high current income.
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